Charanya “CK” Kannan

CEO & Co-Founder Pinkfish AI

Charanya “CK” Kannan is a visionary entrepreneur and technology leader at the forefront of enterprise automation innovation. As the co-founder and CEO of Pinkfish AI, she is pioneering Generative Automation - a transformative approach that reshapes how businesses create, deploy, and manage automations. A builder at heart and a scaler by experience, CK’s career is defined by product innovation and operational scale. Prior to founding Pinkfish, she was the Chief Product, Engineering, and Customer Officer at Talkdesk, where she helped scale the company from Series A to a $10 billion valuation in just six years. CK’s leadership is now driving innovation in the retail and consumer goods sector, where Pinkfish AI is delivering the most flexible AI Agent platform for automating critical business functions. Built for modern retail teams, Pinkfish connects directly to tools like PIM, CRM, commerce platforms, Slack, Gmail, Microsoft, and more - enabling teams to automate complex workflows in days without engineering resources. Whether it’s generating product copy, monitoring competitive pricing, optimizing digital ops, or accelerating merchandising cycles, Pinkfish helps brands reclaim hundreds of hours each week and scale operations more efficiently. Brands like Ipsy are already seeing tangible results, reducing manual effort while increasing speed and performance. With a career spanning leadership roles at Model N, AT&T, and Oracle, CK brings deep expertise in enterprise software, product development, and go-to-market strategy. Her focus on driving efficiency and business agility through AI-powered automation has made her a sought-after voice in the future of work, especially in industries like retail where speed and adaptability are essential.